Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Denmark
Denmark: Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) was 11.89 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Denmark, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Denmark is 11.89 billion, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 278.9% on the previous year and up 255.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Denmark peaked at 19.48 billion in 2021 and was at its lowest, -2.43 billion, in 2018.
Denmark ranks 14th of 195 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 4.12 billion | — |
| 2006 | 5.61 billion | +36.2% |
| 2007 | 5.52 billion | -1.6% |
| 2008 | 16.55 billion | +199.8% |
| 2009 | 2.39 billion | -85.6% |
| 2010 | 10.93 billion | +356.9% |
| 2011 | -436.10 million | -104.0% |
| 2012 | 5.41 billion | -1340.8% |
| 2013 | 6.33 billion | +16.9% |
| 2014 | 3.34 billion | -47.2% |
| 2015 | 5.64 billion | +68.8% |
| 2016 | 10.09 billion | +78.9% |
| 2017 | 6.54 billion | -35.3% |
| 2018 | -2.43 billion | -137.2% |
| 2019 | 9.78 billion | -501.6% |
| 2020 | 8.27 billion | -15.4% |
| 2021 | 19.48 billion | +135.5% |
| 2022 | 1.40 billion | -92.8% |
| 2023 | 3.14 billion | +123.3% |
| 2024 | 11.89 billion | +278.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.84 billion | 2.39 billion | 16.55 billion | 5 |
| 2010s | 5.52 billion | -2.43 billion | 10.93 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.84 billion | 1.40 billion | 19.48 billion | 5 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
- 11 United States of America 25.11 billion compare
- 12 Luxembourg 21.41 billion compare
- 13 Italy 18.97 billion compare
- 15 Netherlands 11.13 billion compare
- 16 Kuwait 9.71 billion compare
- 17 Russian Federation 9.37 billion compare
More external debt data for Denmark
- Other investment, Debt instruments 182.35 billion US dollar (2018)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) -21.69 % change on previous year (2018)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 172.41 billion US dollar (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 31,474 US dollar per person (2018)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 0.5132 US dollar per US$ of GDP (2018)
- Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents 132.72 billion (2024)
- Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of -0.5452 (2030)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 16.57 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government -1.15 (2030)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 28,690 US dollar per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Denmark?
- Direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Denmark was 11.89 billion in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 19.48 billion in 2021.
- What is the lowest direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.43 billion in 2018.
- How does Denmark rank for direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net)?
- Denmark ranks 14th out of 195 countries with data for 2024.
- Is direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 255.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net incurrence of liabilities) (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The World and Country Group Aggregates (historically called BOPSY) is an annual publication, released each November, of major balance of payments and international investment position components for countries, country groups, and the world.